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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
Miscarriage rates
News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Miscarriage rates
News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Shoes that light up
Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Viral & Trending

Dad asks Reddit for advice on helping his daughter through her first breakup—and they delivered

Redditors to the rescue!

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

When you find your toddler covered in Sharpie (again)—here’s what to do next

Mom: 1 Sharpie: 0

Updated Jun. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending, Child Learn & Play
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Toddler Shopping Guides

The best toddler-friendly dishware to make mealtime as stress-free as possible

Because wearing a bowl as a hat is only funny once. Or twice.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Toddler Shopping Guides
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Child Shopping Guide

Bye bye bugs: The 10 best bug sprays for kids according to moms and experts

Safe and effective protection for little explorers.

Updated Jun. 09, 2025
Child Shopping Guide, Life
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Mental Health

The magic behind cozy corners for kids—and how to make your own

Plus why they can benefit you, too, mama.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Mental Health, Home
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Is nipple confusion real?

A lactation consultant explains what’s really going on.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Health
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Child

EPA report shows how climate change directly impacts kids’ education

Kids today are expected to experience three times as many weather disasters as their grandparents.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
Child, Children's Health
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Parenting

Walk away from the dishwasher—playing with your kids can inspire your own creativity

Play brings us back to the little artists we were as kids.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
Parenting
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Baby Health

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

Updated May. 22, 2024
Baby Health, Baby Milestones
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Celebrity News

‘Abbot Elementary’ star Lisa Ann Walter is a teacher’s best friend—here’s why

You've gotta love how much Lisa Ann Walter loves teachers.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
Celebrity News, Back To School
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Motherly Stories

To the mama whose baby flew the nest

When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
Motherly Stories, Teen Issues
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Our Partners

Back-to-school shopping? Buckle is the one-stop shop you need to know about.

Hit one store, get everything you need, and boom—you’re done.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
Our Partners, Back To School, Shop
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Viral & Trending

This mom’s hilarious ‘realistic day at Disneyland’ TikTok video is so spot-on

"The baby in my stomach was crying too, lol."

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

Kylie Jenner regrets getting plastic surgery, says she wishes she could ‘do it all differently’

"And I just wish, obviously, I never got them done to begin with."

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Celebrity News
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Season 15

Samantha Mathews on the realities of being a gestational surrogate

“It was such a rewarding experience to watch someone else become a mother"

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Season 15, Our Partners
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Children's Health

Flame retardants ‘widely detected’ in U.S. breast milk, study shows

In 100% of the samples tested, researchers found some level of 25 different types of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Here’s what to know.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
Children's Health, Baby Health
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News

Weighted sleep sacks, blankets, and swaddles aren’t safe, pediatricians warn

One such weighted product was linked to at least one infant death, according to regulators.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
News, Safety, Sleep Safety
Baby name regret TikTok video
Viral & Trending

These are the baby girl names you’ll regret using, according to a baby name expert

All jokes aside—you can't go wrong with whatever name you choose for your baby!

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Our Partners

Mom Mode activated: 10 ways to embrace the mayhem of a summer at home with kids

From DIY pizza night to family talent shows, here's how to make the most of every moment this summer.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Our Partners, Entertainment, videoplayerexempt, What To Watch
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Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel has a reminder for moms everywhere: ‘Perfection in parenting does not exist’

Ms. Rachel talks with Motherly about her upcoming collab with Blippi, how she balances work and family life, and why she advocates for children.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
Viral & Trending, What To Watch
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